Transition Partnership Program (TPP)
TPP is an interagency vocational program funded by the California State Department of Rehabilitation (DR) in cooperation with the Humboldt County Office of Education.
To assist students with barriers to employment to become competitive in the world of work.
- Who are 16 years of age and older
- Who qualify for Department of Rehabilitation
- Who want to work
- Who are available to participate
- Who would benefit from the program
- Interest and Ability Assessments
- Career Counseling
- Interview Skills
- Job Seeking Skills
- On the Job Training
- Vocational Training Placements
- Interview and Work Clothing
- Transportation Allowance
- Work Site Monitoring and Evaluation
- Referral to Community Agencies, Colleges, and Career Technical Training Programs
- Potential Federal and State Tax Credits
- Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Coverage
- Lower Training Costs
- Loyal and Long-Term Employees
“I’ve participated in the Transition Partnership Program for over six years now… you get to work with friendly, talented young people… in a positive way, and helping them identify and explore talents they possess is very gratifying.”
Tim Flanagan, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts
“TPP is truly a mutually beneficial program. We help the clients meet their goals and in turn they help our organization meet our goals.”
Chris Cooper, Fortuna Library
“I have had the pleasure of working with students in TPP over the past eight years… Our store has and will continue to support this program as it truly benefits both our company and our community.”
Tom Crumley, Ray’s Food Place
WorkAbility
A California State Department of Education program coordinated at the local County Office of Education for high school students with Individual Education Plans (IEP's) throughout Humboldt County.
The mission of WorkAbility 1 is to promote the involvement of key stakeholders including students, families, educators, employers and other agencies that will culminate in successful student transition to employment, life-long learning and quality of adult life.
Eligible students may be able to participate in paid work training with Workers’ Compensation Coverage provided by the program.
School Based Component
- Career Assessments
- Career Research and Exploration
- Career Counseling and Guidance
- Youth Development and Leadership
- Work Readiness Skills
- Career and Transition Portfolio
Connecting Activities
- Partnership/Collaboration with Schools and Businesses
- Parental Contact/Support
Work Based Learning
- Career Awareness Activities
- Career Exploration Activities
- Career Preparation
- Preparation for the Work Site
- Job Search Skills
- Placement Services
- Employment Training
- Job Retention Skills
- Work Site Mentoring
- Mobility Training
- Work Based Follow Along
- Must be ready and willing to participate.
- Must attend school on a regular basis.
- Must follow the program and training site rules and regulations.
“I have seen the benefits first hand of what good it does to get these students out and working with the public. Our store has and will continue to support this program...”
Tom Crumley, Ray’s Food Place
“…We help the clients meet their goals and in turn they help our organization meet our goals.”
Chris Cooper, Fortuna Library
Both Programs
- Provide career counseling, job coaching, vocational education, and job placement.
- Are designed to assist student s in obtaining meaningful vocational experience.
- Are designed to assist youth with barriers to employment in planning for and taking necessary steps to achieve success in the world of work.
- Are school/community linkage programs.
- Serve students during high school and register with adult agencies before graduation.